An Increase in the Surface Temperature of the Earth Caused

question 1

Multiple Choice

An increase in the surface temperature of the Earth caused by heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere is known as

• A) the greenhouse effect.
• B) the biome effect.
• C) bioremediation.
• D) desertification.
• E) the nursery effect.

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